Support & Education Coordinator, First Link, Minds in Motion

About the position

First Link®programs and services includes the delivery of standardized support and education programs, development of partnerships with community centres and volunteer recruitment and supervision.

Minds in Motion® is a fitness and social program for people living with any form of early-stage dementia along with a family member, friend or other care partner.

The combined roles of Support & Education Coordinator, First Link®, Minds in Motion® provides support for the consistent delivery of First Link® programs and services throughout Kelowna, Vernon and surrounding areas. The Support and Education Coordinator, First Link® is responsible for the consistent delivery of core First Link®programs and services and for the planning, implementation and facilitation of Minds in Motion® programs.

Working as part of a team, this role helps to build strong community and healthcare professional relationships to achieve a dementia-friendly province, while ensuring that people living with dementia, caregivers and the general public are informed, educated and supported.

This role reports to Manager, Community Services – Interior and North .

Title : Support & Education Coordinator, First Link®, Minds in Motion®

Salary range : $50,400 - $58,000 per year

Contract : Permanent

Hours : Full time - 35 hours per week

Location : Kelowna, Vernon or surrounding areas – Hybrid work from home option

Key responsibilities

Support and Education Coordinator – major responsibilities :

• Coordinate the delivery of standardized workshops for caregivers, people living with dementia and the public.
• Coordinate the delivery of support groups for caregivers and people living with dementia.
• Work with the team to recruit and supervise volunteers for a variety of roles within the service. Utilize Society accepted best practices to train, manage, evaluate and recognize support and education volunteers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with health care professionals, allied health professionals and other stakeholders through presentations, informal and formal contacts and information exchanges to build, maintain and grow the referral network.
• Manage the First Link® referral process so that people are connected to support services early in the disease and throughout the journey.
• Provide one-to-one telephone support to people with dementia and caregivers, ensuring they are offered the Society’s information, education and support services.
• Represent the Society at the community level, building relationships with other service organizations, local businesses, politicians and municipalities in alignment with department goals and the Strategic Plan.
• Support the Annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s event, as well as other fund-related initiatives as required.
• Maintain client records and statistical reports according to Society and legislative policies, procedures and guidelines.

Minds in Motion® Coordinator – major responsibilities :

About you

You have a post-secondary education or relevant degree in health or social agency. You bring a person-centered and collaborative approach to supporting individuals living with dementia, their caregivers, and the broader community. You are skilled at fostering relationships, managing volunteers, and facilitating programs, always with a focus on inclusivity and respect for diverse backgrounds. You are committed to delivering results with integrity, compassion, and a deep understanding of the Alzheimer Society’s mission.

Key qualifications

Technical qualifications

About us

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits, including

There are approximately 85,000 British Columbians living with dementia, and this number is growing. For every person living with dementia, there are many more people affected, including family, friends, co-workers and other members of their communities. Our vision is of a world without Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and that world begins with a more dementia-friendly society, where people affected by dementia are acknowledged, supported and included. When you work for the Alzheimer Society of B.C., you help us realize that vision by connecting more British Columbians to the support and education they need at any point on their dementia

journey. You help us challenge stigma and change the future for people affected by dementia. You help us show people affected by dementia that they’re not alone.

Equity and diversity and inclusion are essential to societal change and healthy workplaces. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have historically been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and / or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

TO APPLY

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

EMAIL (Only PDF or Word documents are accepted) your resume and a cover letter that details how your experience and qualifications match this opportunity. Please include your salary expectation.

This posting will remain open until the position is filled. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Human Resources

Alzheimer Society of B.C.

300 – 828 West 8th Ave

Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E2

[email protected]

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Due to the high number of applications we receive, only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

To find out more about the Society, our programs, and about First Link® and the Dementia Helpline, visit www.alzheimerbc.org.